Stories
Each oral history interview in our archive contains dozens of stories. Explore them here, filtering by topic and collection.
3393 stories released to date
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Experience working with the Ohio Organizing Collaborative on campaigns for marginalized communitiesRobin Turner -
Supporting reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals through employment and education resourcesWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Experiencing and addressing racial discrimination in prison through outside advocacy and legal channelsRegnarian Jenkins
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Efforts and involvement in criminal justice advocacy and women's reentry supportMarilyn Mulero
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Media Advocacy68 InterviewsExplore
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Learning from community engagement and leadership experiencesKatrina Butler
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Influence of mentors and engagement with Network in the Community after incarcerationKeith Peterkin
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Efforts and key figures in the coalition to abolish the death penalty in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Exploring future opportunities in philanthropy and nonprofit workLauren Hansen
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Finding strength and purpose while in solitary confinement through advocacy and community supportEddy Zheng
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Experiences with justice reinvestment, racial dynamics in organizations, and working in prison education programsChanel Rhymes
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Journey from working in a warehouse to a career in policy and reentry workMaria Moon
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Overcoming barriers and challenges as a formerly incarcerated woman in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Creating and expanding programs for AAPI prisoners and supporting the community through New Breath FoundationEddy Zheng
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The impact of LSPC and FICPFM on personal transformation and career opportunitiesJane Dorotik
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Public Opinion256 InterviewsExplore
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Challenges of overcoming bias and resistance to community reintegration for formerly incarcerated individualsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The importance of organizing and advocacy in making policy changesLinda Evans
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Involvement in organizations supporting justice-impacted individuals with employment and housing servicesRegnarian Jenkins
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Involvement with CCWP and experiences at Delancey Street and CCWFJane Dorotik
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Challenges faced due to gender, race, and being a parent in professional settingsKatrina Butler
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Advice for women creating support networks for incarcerated womenRobin Turner
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The impact of the California Coalition for Women Prisoners (CCWP) and the creation of the UC Sentencing ProjectJane Dorotik
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Providing workforce development for justice-impacted individuals and training businesses on hiring themCharlotte Garnes
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Breaking the cycle of incarceration and advocating for reentry services for womenAnisah Sabur
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Challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering societyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Reentry experience and overcoming challenges through privilege and hard workRegnarian Jenkins
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Challenges faced in building Reentry Sisters and personal experiences with employment discriminationLinda Small
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Advocacy and punishment for promoting ethnic studies and prisoner rightsEddy Zheng
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Advocacy efforts for a bill addressing children affected by parental incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Advocacy and support for women transitioning from incarceration through the Women's Prison AssociationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Balancing work within formal organizations and personal community involvementDana Talbot
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Reflections on mentorship and learning from others while incarceratedTiffany Vulcain
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The impact of mentors and community-based organizations on leadership developmentCassandra Severe
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Formation of a foundation addressing AAHPI mass incarceration and deportation issuesEddy Zheng
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Creating a supportive network for women impacted by the justice systemLinda Small
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Finding inspiration and support in a humanities course despite educational setbacksKatrina Butler
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Efforts to support incarcerated individuals and address racial disparities in the justice systemKeith Peterkin
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Impact of incarceration on family relationships and communication effortsKatrina Butler
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Encouragement and advice for new members supporting the organization's causeJane Dorotik
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Providing free mentoring services to formerly incarcerated individualsKatrina Butler
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Challenges in securing funding for criminal justice reform and women's empowerment in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Executive director of a nonprofit helping children with incarcerated parents through art therapy and support networksHeather Jo Canuel
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Realization of mission to reform prison system and advocate for inmatesRegnarian Jenkins
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Lasting connections formed through prison work and mentorship relationshipsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Addressing systemic discrimination through community-building and advocacy effortsCassandra Severe
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